Ohio Funeral Directors Association

Ohio Funeral Directors Association Over 140 Years of Professional Support for the Funeral Service Profession in Ohio.

For more than one hundred years, funeral directors throughout Ohio have counted on the Ohio Funeral Directors Association as they've reached out to families in grief. As one of the largest state associations for funeral directors in the nation, OFDA has become a conduit for promoting the funeral profession and a vital link between members.

Happy Valentine's Day from the Board of Directors & Staff! We love our Members, Preferred Partners, Sponsors, and ever...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from the Board of Directors & Staff! We love our Members, Preferred Partners, Sponsors, and everyone that supports the funeral profession! Thinking of those who are missing a loved one today.

📣⏰ Membership Renewal Period Extended Through February 13!We know that many of our members have experienced delays in r...
02/10/2026

📣⏰ Membership Renewal Period Extended Through February 13!

We know that many of our members have experienced delays in receiving mail due to ongoing postage issues and bouts of severe winter weather. To make sure everyone has a fair opportunity to renew, we are extending the deadline to renew your membership without a reinstatement fee to February 13.

Visit ofdaonline.org to renew today.

🥳Join us in wishing Northwest Regional Director and YFD Co-Chair, Jenn Schlosser, the happiest of birthdays! 🎉🎈
02/08/2026

🥳Join us in wishing Northwest Regional Director and YFD Co-Chair, Jenn Schlosser, the happiest of birthdays! 🎉🎈

🥳Join us in wishing Past President, Henry Epstein, the happiest of birthdays! 🎉🎈
02/07/2026

🥳Join us in wishing Past President, Henry Epstein, the happiest of birthdays! 🎉🎈

📣🙌Huge thanks to Poul Lemasters, Esq. for presenting at the YFD CE & Social event on January 22, and to Cincinnati Colle...
02/03/2026

📣🙌Huge thanks to Poul Lemasters, Esq. for presenting at the YFD CE & Social event on January 22, and to Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science for hosting. We appreciate the knowledge, time, and great conversation!

Please join us in congratulating Kim Bourk on her retirement from the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, eff...
02/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Kim Bourk on her retirement from the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Kim’s dedication, professionalism, and years of service have left a lasting mark. On behalf of , we wish her happiness, good health, and success in this next chapter. Thank you, Kim! 🎉

🎉 proudly congratulates Dwayne R. Spence, CFSP, past president of both OFDA and NFDA, on the release of his inspiring b...
01/28/2026

🎉 proudly congratulates Dwayne R. Spence, CFSP, past president of both OFDA and NFDA, on the release of his inspiring book, God Is My Undertaker.

God Is My Undertaker is available at major retailers, including Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble.📚

🗣️Make Your Voice Heard at Legislative Day - February 17, 2026!Join us for an essential opportunity to advocate for our ...
01/27/2026

🗣️Make Your Voice Heard at Legislative Day - February 17, 2026!
Join us for an essential opportunity to advocate for our profession and connect directly with Ohio lawmakers
🏛 Ohio Statehouse, One Capitol Square
🕓4:00 PM—Legislative Briefing, Members Only (1 CE, Laws & Rules)
🕔 5:00 - 7:00 PM: Legislative Reception
Register online at ofdaonline.org

⏳Don't be Late! ⏰Remit membership dues by Saturday, January 31 to avoid a $50 reinstatement fee. Thank you for allowing ...
01/26/2026

⏳Don't be Late! ⏰
Remit membership dues by Saturday, January 31 to avoid a $50 reinstatement fee. Thank you for allowing us to help you achieve more in your business, community, and life!

⏰ Deadline to Submit a Candidacy Application—Saturday, January 31The Leadership Development Committee invites dedicate...
01/25/2026

⏰ Deadline to Submit a Candidacy Application—Saturday, January 31
The Leadership Development Committee invites dedicated members to step forward and apply for a seat on the 2026 Board of Directors.

👉Visit this week's Digital Director for a list of open seats and links to apply!📧

OVRS Updates and Recorded Webinar Available for Members now! If you were unable to attend the live session, we have made...
01/24/2026

OVRS Updates and Recorded Webinar Available for Members now!
If you were unable to attend the live session, we have made the full webinar recording available for on demand viewing.
(NOTE: CE credit cannot be awarded for viewing the recorded version.)
Follow the link to watch the recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbGtbXStc3M

Join the Young Funeral Directors Committee TODAY for an engaging CE program led by Poul Lemasters, Esq.“Can We Please ...
01/22/2026

Join the Young Funeral Directors Committee TODAY for an engaging CE program led by Poul Lemasters, Esq.
“Can We Please Not Fight?” – Learning How to Resolve Conflicts from a Lawyer
🕓 1 CE: 4:00–5:00 PM (Laws & Rules)
🎉 YFD Reception: 5:00 PM
👉 Walk-ins welcome!
📍 Venue sponsored by CCMS
Open to ALL licensees.

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2501 North Star Road
Columbus, OH
43221

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+16144865339

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For more than one hundred years, funeral directors throughout Ohio have counted on the Ohio Funeral Directors Association as they've reached out to families in grief. As one of the largest state associations for funeral directors in the nation, OFDA has become a conduit for promoting the funeral profession and a vital link between members.